noun

le poignet

wrist

C'est la partie du corps qui relie la main à l'avant-bras.

Poignet means wrist: the joint connecting the hand to the forearm.

It can also refer to the cuff of a sleeve, the part that fits around the wrist.

Poignet is a masculine noun: un poignet, plural des poignets.

It is related to poing (“fist”), from Latin pugnus, meaning “fist.”

There is no common exact synonym or antonym for the anatomical meaning.

For a sleeve cuff, manchette can be used, especially for a distinct or decorative cuff.

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Son bracelet est attaché au poignet.noun

Her bracelet is attached to the wrist.

Il a eu mal au poignet après le match.noun

He had pain in his wrist after the match.

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